@jjzucal: I highly doubt that happens unless and until United step up their game massively. Outside of Dero in his prime I doubt any of the current roster would be able to make the 18 any Saturday at the San Siro.

If anything I think it's probably good for the team if Thohir creates strong relationships between the clubs at the management and coaching levels. Several MLS clubs have similar arrangments: the Rapids with Arsenal through Stan Kroenke, the Red Bulls are connected to Red Bull's European clubs through Gerard Houllier, and of course the new NYC FC is building it in from the start with Man City.